Rida Hasan

Recent English Literature and History graduate with experience across editorial writing, digital content, marketing, mentoring and education. As a Writer and Editorial Assistant at Redbrick, I have researched and produced published content across Travel, Lifestyle, TV and Film, while my marketing experience has involved SEO, social media strategy and content creation for Instagram and TikTok. Alongside this, five years of tutoring and mentoring have strengthened my ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, adapt messaging to different audiences and build strong relationships.

Marketing Executive and Blog Writing Intern at Incredibowl (2026-01 – Present)

• Collaborate with the business owner to develop brand voice, marketing strategy, and a comprehensive SEO approach to improve search visibility and AI-driven discovery.
• Write and edit SEO-optimised blog content and create engaging Instagram and TikTok posts, including visual assets and captions using Canva.
• Support consistent, strategic digital presence across platforms, working proactively to drive audience growth, engagement, and business objectives.

Writer and Editorial Assistant at Redbrick (2024-12 – Present)

• Research and write published articles across TV and Film, Lifestyle and Travel sections, adapting tone and structure to suit different audiences and editorial briefs.
• Translate ideas, cultural commentary, and media analysis into clear, engaging written pieces, strengthening concise storytelling and audience-focused communication skills.
• Support the editorial production process as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to page layout and visual presentation using InDesign while collaborating closely with editors and writers.

Private English Tutor at Private - Self-Employed (2021-09 – Present)

• Curate and deliver personalised lesson plans, unique to each child, improving outcomes by 2-3 grades each.
• Translate complex ideas into engaging, digestible narratives- honing persuasive communication and adaptability skills.
• Build strong client relationships based on clear communication and regular two-way feedback sessions to ensure student progress and client satisfaction.

Student Outreach Mentor at University of Birmingham (2023-10 – 2024-04)

• Navigated challenging conversations about systemic barriers to education to inspire underrepresented students to consider higher education.
• Tailored messaging to resonate with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Positively represented the university brand by planning and executing activities that aligned with strategic goals surrounding recruitment and inclusion goals.

Exam Invigilator at Saltley Academy (2024-05 – 2024-06)

• Ensured strict compliance with examination board protocols, in conjunction with school-specific guidelines.
• Responded promptly and effectively to unexpected issues, ensuring minimal disruption, whilst maintaining strict exam conditions.
• Collaborated with a team to coordinate logistics and data handling of 210 scripts.

Red Cross Retail Volunteer ( 12/2019-03/2020)

Gained practical retail and customer service experience while supporting the day-to-day running of a busy charity shop.

Built confidence communicating with a wide range of customers and working as part of a volunteer team.

Helped process and prepare donated stock efficiently, ensuring items were organised and suitable for sale.

BA in English Literature and History with a Year Abroad – UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM (2022-09 – 2026-06)

A-Levels in English, History, Economics – KING EDWARD CAMP HILL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (2015-09 – 2022-06)

GCSE in English, Maths, Sciences – KING EDWARD CAMP HILL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS